Pollution is one of the biggest problems facing planet Earth, a consequence of poor practices and decisions made by humankind ...

About 80 people packed the room for the second of two events in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The first ...

There is no mistaking the 15 cm (6 in) teeth of the largest apex predator, the megalodon. Getting bitten by this beast would feel like being crushed by three African elephants stacked on top of each ...

The captain sounds the alarm. The waters around the ship rumble. Strange lights from deep below inch closer and closer to you. Something is emerging from the Mariana Trench, and it does not belong on ...

The search for life on Earth is speeding up, not slowing down. Scientists are now identifying more than 16,000 new species each year, revealing far more biodiversity than expected across animals, ...

Scientists described several new species this past year, including a tiny marsupial, a Himalayan bat, an ancient tree, a giant manta ray, a bright blue butterfly and a fairy lantern, to name a few.

Josh Cooper, right, with the SEMO Grotto National Speleological Society, and his companion, Tyler, lead a group through the Moore Cave System to locate grotto sculpin fish on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.

Even as some scientists search for signs of life beyond Earth, other researchers have been discovering new species on our own humble planet faster than ever before. From high up in the mountains to ...

Last week, Mayor Todd Gloria laid out his plan for 2026. He plans to prioritize addressing the budget deficit, building more homes and getting projects across the finish line, he […] ...